| August 2006 |
Volume , Number 5
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A report from the Center for Health and Health Care
in Schools on the policies, politics and financing of health programming
in schools
In This Issue
Worth Noting
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Teens Are Target of Senate Abortion Restrictions
It may not become law, but a bill passed by the United States Senate would make it a federal crime to accompany a minor across state lines for the purpose of obtaining an abortion, if the minor’s home state has a parent notification or consent law.
The State of Electronic Health Records
There is a long way to go, but healthcare providers may be surprised at what is happening in the field of electronic medical records.
Whatever Happened to an Ounce of Prevention?
The importance of taking prevention steps at a time of rising healthcare costs and epidemic illness.
Language Barriers to Healthcare in the United States
Communication problems can get in the way of healthcare, and many clinicians are not prepared to cope with foreign languages or illiteracy.
Credits: Virginia Robinson, Editor, robinsoneditor@attglobal.net
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